Purchasing Agent Job at ROCK OF AGES CANADA INC. (Concord)

Job Description

Swenson Granite a division of Polycor Group, has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Agent. This role will focus on supporting Swenson Granite facilities by coordinating purchasing services, equipment, and supplies. The successful candidate will leverage the benefits of centralized sourcing with a decentralized business group focus. The individual must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with others to meet the needs of Operations.

Job Responsibility

Plan, organize and manage activities related to the purchasing function, from sourcing and ordering to expediting delivery of goods to internal users and invoice verification when needed
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future supply availability and notify divisional operations of identified risks
Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Determine method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid and do lease versus buy analysis
Negotiate, or supervise the negotiation, of complex requests for capital equipment, supplies, and services from both domestic and offshore suppliers and subcontractors within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
Source and maintain relationships with suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
Prepare and review requests for proposals, contracts, bids, proposal responses, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications and conformance to company policy
Report on achieved cost savings
Work with internal employees to identify and address unmet needs that align with procurement and business goals to deliver long-term value
Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance
Monitor inventory purchases to maintain acceptable levels of inventories in stockrooms
Collaborate with Procurement team members at other Polycor sites

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university, preferred
Combination of education and experience will be considered
Proficiency in MS Office Products, such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience with ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics, and/or with an inventory management system, is a plus
Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired business results
Strong influencing, negotiation, interpersonal, and communications skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Thorough and detail oriented
Superior time management skills and ability to work autonomously

What we offer

401(k) and 401(k) company match
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Life/Disability/AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time off (Vacation/Holidays)

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